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Crosscare Migrant Project recruiting an Immigration Case Work Intern

Crosscare Migrant Project provides an information, advocacy and referral service for migrants in vulnerable situations. We provide information to migrants to Ireland as well as Irish emigrants. We also work to effect positive change in migration-related policy. Crosscare Migrant Project is looking for an intern for a 6-9 month intern placement to assist our Immigration Information & Advocacy team.

The intern will gain practical experience in information and advocacy work with immigrants accessing the Irish immigration system. The intern will receive formal and informal training, and supervision support to enable them to fulfill the role. On completion the intern will have attained skills in advocating on behalf of migrants with statutory and non-statutory organisation.

The duties of this internship are to:

Assist in providing immigration information to migrants at our office in Dublin 1

Advocate on behalf of migrants with statutory and non-statutory organisations

Refer migrants to specialist organisations and services where necessary

Support the Immigration Information & Advocacy team to ensure excellent service provision

Complete and maintain manual case files and computer database

Gather information and keep up-to-date with immigration issues

Participate in team and case meetings

Contribute to the overall work plan of Crosscare Migrant Project

Hours and remuneration:

Hours: 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am to 5pm) with potential for 1 additional day

Remuneration: Travel and lunch expenses (maximum of €15 per day)

Duration: 6 - 9 months

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Applicant requirements:

No prior experience is required; however the following skills and attributes are desirable:

Fluent in English

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Ability to work well under pressure

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Commitment to social justice and equality

Knowledge of the Irish immigration system

Fluency in other languages

Previous experience of information and advocacy work

Previous experience of recording data

Application process:

Please email your CV and a cover letter marked ‘Immigration Case Work Internship’ to michellerooney@crosscare.ie by 4pm on Friday 3rd January 2014.

Supported by

This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the European Integration Fund and is supported by the Office for the Promotion of Migrant Integration in the Dept of Justice & Equality & Pobal.